Italian with French (Full-Time, 2018 Entry)

This course will be running in 2019. Please return at the end of March when there will be more information.

What will I learn?

This course (25% French) focusses principally on Italian language, culture, and literature but also allow you to extend your expertise in another European language. Each year this course offers three Italian components (one in Italian language and two other modules in Italian of a cultural and/or literary nature). You will study Italian language at the appropriate level: beginners, intermediate or advanced. In the intermediate and final year you can choose from a range of advanced modules in the department and, in the final year, you can choose to research a dissertation if you wish.

Optional modules in Italian range from contemporary Italian culture and comparative literature to the study of aspects of Medieval and Renaissance thought and culture.

You will study a French language module in your first and intermediate years at Warwick, and in your final year you can choose either to continue studying French language or take a French culture module if you have reached a satisfactory language standard in your intermediate year.

You can spend your year abroad either in Italy for the whole year, or you can split your time between Italy and a French-speaking country.

How will I learn?

You will have around 12 hours of contact time per week. We employ a variety of teaching styles, including: lectures; seminars of about 15 students, in which the emphasis is on student participation; and written and spoken language classes in small groups. You will spend the rest of your time studying independently, preparing for classes, reading the primary texts, writing essays and working on your language skills.

How will I be assessed?

We will track your progress through language assignments, essays, presentations, portfolio submissions and examinations (written and oral). Throughout your course you will receive detailed, personalised feedback to help you to improve your skills.

What opportunities are there to study abroad?

You will normally spend either the second or third year of your course abroad. We offer placements at carefully chosen partner institutions through the University’s study abroad scheme or through independent partnerships. It is also possible to work for the British Council as an English language assistant, or to set up an independent work placement.

Entry Requirements

A Level ABB, including French

International Baccalaureate: 34 points, including 5 at Higher Level French